Fires continue to show limited growth in Peace region
BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) continues to respond to wildfires in the region, which continue to show limited growth.
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Local emergency services had 24 volunteers help during recent wildfires
Emergency Support Services in Fort St. John had 24 volunteers helping residents who were forced to evacuate over the past few weeks.
Oil and gas operations must suspend water diversions in some rivers in northeast: BCER
Oil and gas companies operating in the Peace River and Liard River watersheds are being advised to immediately suspend diversions due to low water levels.
Fort St. John residents discuss potential anti-racism, anti-hate initiatives
S.U.C.C.E.S.S. in Fort St. John recently held a meeting to discuss anti-racism and anti-hate initiatives with community members.
First class from local UNBC nursing program graduating
The first graduates of UNBC’s nursing program in Fort St. John will walk the stage next Friday.
Rain reduced fire behaviour in Peace region
Wildfires in the Peace region have exhibited minimal fire behaviour after the rainfall earlier in the week, according to BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
Rain in Peace region dampens wildfire activity
Rain in the Peace region has significantly slowed wildfire activity across the North Peace Complex and the Donnie Creek Complex, according to the BC Wildfire Service
Over 2,400 Peace region residents helped through ESS
Across four communities, 2,405 evacuees have registered with Emergency Support Services, according to the Peace River Regional District (PRRD).
Nawican Friendship Centre receiving $40K for community safety
The Nawican Friendship Centre in Dawson Creek is receiving $40,000 from the province to support people experiencing gender-based violence.
Energeticcity.ca Weekly Review: Our Wildfire Coverage
In this edition of the Weekly Review, we share some wildfire coverage stories. Plus, our top stories of the week.
North Peace students medal at Canada-Wide Science Fair
Two North Peace students are returning home with some medals and scholarships from the Canada-Wide Science Fair (CWSF) in Edmonton.
Hudson’s Hope x-ray and lab services still impacted by staff shortages
Laboratory and X-ray services in Hudson's Hope remain impacted by staff shortages, Northern Health said in a post on Friday.
Pacific Canbriam Energy rents bowling alley, pool for evacuees
Pacific Canbriam Energy has rented out four lanes at Fort Bowling Lanes and time at the North Peace Leisure Pool on Monday for evacuees.
Wildfires near Fort Nelson merge
The Donnie Creek, West Conroy Creek, Hockey Creek and Katah Creek wildfires have merged, according to the BC Wildfire Service.
Changes made to Donnie Creek wildfire evacuation alerts, orders
The Peace River Regional District has changed the size of the evacuation orders and alerts for the Donnie Creek wildfire.
North Peace Complex on the way to being held
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) is looking at focusing efforts on the Stoddart Creek wildfire and changing the control status of the other fires in the North Peace Complex.
UPDATE: Power restored to 3,800 in Fort Nelson
Power was restored to 3,800 Fort Nelson residents early Friday morning after an outage on Thursday.
